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...Scotland
the Highlands
The Stacks

The coastal drive between Applecross and Gairloch on the west side of Scotland's Highlands is one of the most impressive coastlines I saw during my week in Scotland.

Almost Mediterranean in appearance, with its green waters and tropical plants, it was quite different from anything else I saw in the country.

Most of the pictures on the upper half of this page were taken there.

Highlands scenic
The road between Applecross and Gairloch is a series of twists and turns, and around each bend a breathtaking panorama.
On the coastal road between Applecross and Gairloch
On the coastal road between Applecross and Gairloch
On the coastal road between Applecross and Gairloch
On the coastal road between Applecross and Gairloch
On the coastal road between Applecross and Gairloch
On the coastal road between Applecross and Gairloch
On the coastal road between Applecross and Gairloch
On the coastal road between Applecross and Gairloch
On the coastal road between Applecross and Gairloch
On the A87
sun rays cast light over the water
Dunnet Head sign
a walking trail
flock of ducklings
These little ducklings were taken well care of on the grounds (left) of The Old Inn on the south outskirts of Gairloch.
a duck pond on the grounds of The Old Inn, Gairloch
old farm house
These are old house ruins taken on the Highland's Route A9, on the very northeastern area near Wick
Left and Right: Taken on the Highland's Route A9, in the very northeastern area of Scotland near Wick.

Left: Dunnet Head is 'bout as far north as you can go in northern Scotland. It's located just west of John O'Groats.

 

Right: Taken on the walking trail to the Flowerdale Waterfall behind The Old Inn just outside Gairloch.

on the A87
Right: Taken on Highway A87 toward the Kyle of Lochalsh.

The next series of shots was taken of what is called 'The Stacks.'

They are not particulary easy to find nor marked, but once you do find them, it's worth the walk across the lightly-trodden pasture you take to get to them.

They're located on the very most northeastern tip of the Highlands at Duncansby Head by John O'Groats.

The Stacks
The Stacks
The Stacks
The path leading to The Stacks
The Stacks

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On the A87 toward the Kyle of Lochalsh